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Keep it clean

A new study by Bosch floorcare has revealed that 27% of homeowners only vacuum‘out of sight’ areas in their homes once a year. Worryingly, these ‘black spots’, which include behind the sofa or under the bed, can cause a hazard to our health, harbouring harmful bacteria and particles which, when airborne, canexacerbate and trigger a range of respiratory illnesses such as asthma. Bosch recommends ensuring that yourvacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter, and making sure you move furniture and vacuum thoroughly at least once every month to prevent a buildup of static dust.

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Happy New Year! I hope you had a great time over Christmas. Is it just me or does your home feel a little sad once you’ve taken the decorations down after the festive season has ended? Never mind though, as we’ve got some great ideas to freshen it up for the year ahead, from chic ways to use this season’s latest pastel shades in your home (p.20), to some budget-conscious buys for revamping your kitchen (p.50), plus some elegant ideas for creating a classic, timeless bathroom scheme (p.56). And if your hallway is in need of a little TLC, then check out our brilliant makeovers to see how three readers have transformed theirs with some clever design tricks I know you’ll want to steal (p24). One of the most common problems we all face is not having enough space, so we’ve put together an 8-page special packed with savvy storage solutions and creative ideas to stretch your space and make your home feel bigger, tidier and more streamlined (p.36). If you’re putting your house on the market this year, make sure you read George Clarke’s expert advice for playing the property game (p.111) and turn to page 106 to find out about the latest alternative ways to sell your home. Learning a new skill is certainly on my New Year’s resolution list, and if it’s on yours too, then take a look at our pick of the best courses to try, from sewing to gardening, DIY to cookery, you’re sure to find one that inspires you.